Burgers

[Waterlooer]

Ya, and there was also a variety store there as well if I'm not mistaken.

[UrbanWaterloo]

It's The Grill's Customer Appreciation Day (11 AM - 9 PM).

Location: 160 University Avenue West (University Plaza), Waterloo

Deal: $3 Big Juicy w/ Pop Purchase

[notmyfriends]

So, is there anywhere in town where I can get some pulled pork on my burger?

[FancyNancy]

I was at Sherway Gardens and had a hero burger. The best burger I have eaten so far! I would love to see this franchise come to Waterloo.

[ViewFromThe42]

Many local places serve pulled pork around here. I think that in the University plaza, both Front Row and The Grill serve it, and I suspect many places in Uptown do as well. Kitchener's Ribfest is definitely where you'll find the best stuff though.

[notmyfriends]

Yes... Hog Tails is pretty good, if it's not sold out by the time you get there...... but I want it ON my hamburger. Like at this wondrous establishment - http://www.woodysburgers.com/

[Dhussey]

Im a huge LICKS fan, love the spicy mayo, nearest one I know of Guelph. As for Waterloo I would go with the Grill but have gotten plenty of ideas of places to try thanks to the posts above!

[Guido]

Johnny Fresco's
244 Weber Street North, Waterloo

August 3, 2010

I was quite impressed by their burger. It's a decent size, you have the option of a whole wheat bun, and there's lots of topping choices (the same selection that a pita has, mmm... pineapple burgers!). Overall it felt a lot healthier than most 'fast food' outlets. I'll definitely be a return customer.

My only complaint is the location. I think a funky place like this would be a perfect fit in Uptown Waterloo (I could see the owner dueling with Loop Clothing for sidewalk chalk space), although I do realize not everything can or will be located Uptown.

Their lamb-burgers are absolutely to DIE for. Get some roasted tomatoes, cucumbers, basil sauce and some feta cheese... I'm drooling just thinking about it.

[Section ThirtyOne]

Their lamb-burgers are absolutely to DIE for. Get some roasted tomatoes, cucumbers, basil sauce and some feta cheese... I'm drooling just thinking about it.

Lamb burgers eh? I've been meaning to check this place out, and this is the straw that broke the camels back. I absolutely LOVE lamb burgers. I assume like everything else there that the patties are made fresh in house?

[justcallmejuice]

the W & Southwest burgers at Wildcraft are pretty tasty.

for a really good burger, you'd have to hit South St. Burger Company (GTA), Lick's or Fuddrucker's (Buffalo). those would be the top 3 burger joints, in my opinion.

[uptownfoodcritic]

Okay. There is a new king in town.

Just went to Frat Burger at the corner of King and University.

It is a new burger joint opened by Big Dan & Glen from Ethel's with some backing from the former owners of Mel's Diner (at least that is the info I head).

This is something Waterloo Region has been crying out for. The Grill does a good job but I was always vaguely disatsified with their result.

Frat Burger specializes in Burgers. That's it really. They have a full service bar, do wicked fresh cut fries, daily poutine specials, proper milkshakes and a little dessert. But it is the Burgers that matter. (Portabello is an option of silly veg-heads)

You can get your burger pink which is a big plus. Six different cheese options. Lots of sauce options. Lots of bonus fixin's like fried onions or mushrooms.

But what it really comes down to is the taste.

And it tastes great.

Really great.

There is no competition in the region for Frat Burger. They rule the roost. If you like burgers give it a try.

[scarfinv]

You can get your burger pink which is a big plus.

Now for sure I won't go there.

[Section ThirtyOne]

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Little...3782704?v=info
http://www.waterlooregioneats.com/20...oupery-review/

THE best burgers in Waterloo Region. Strange hours and a little bit out of the way, but worth the trip for sure.

[markster]

Now for sure I won't go there.

The option to get it pink does not imply that they will undercook your non-pink burger, but this choice is your prerogative.

[scarfinv]

The option to get it pink does not imply that they will undercook your non-pink burger, but this choice is your prerogative.

I'm pretty sure that serving a hamburger that is anything less than well done violates health regulations. That's why most places don't ask you how you want your burger.

[Greg Moore]

All burgers have to be cooked to 71 degrees, which is well done, at public restaurants. They are breaking the law if they serve pink ground beef.

Source (http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/regs/english/elaws_regs_900562_e.htm)

[markster]

I choose to see a difference between undercooking a burger, and undercooking a burger on request.

[scarfinv]

Undercooking a burger on request is still in violation of the law, no matter what you "choose to see". And a restaurant willing to do that will not get my business.

[IEFBR14]

Undercooking a burger on request is still in violation of the law

What law?

And if there is such a law, what does it say about steak tartare?

And a restaurant willing to do that will not get my business.

Why?

They're not forcing you to order a pink burger, only giving you that option. If you're concerned about e.coli or other contamination issues then order well-done.

I'd be more concerned about a restaurant's overall attention to ingredient sourcing and freshness, food preparation safety and hygiene than to whether they offer pink burgers.

[markster]

Indeed, any establishment willing to serve a burger any less than well done should be aware and confident of the supply chain it gets its beef from.

I think there will have to be some "agree to disagree" in this thread.